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Van Heerden's Long Road to Test Debut Reaches Durban Climax
Ruben van Heerden will make his first Springbok start against Wales on Saturday after years of perseverance at the Stormers. The 28-year-old lock, who earned the URC Tackle Machine award last season with 171 tackles at 98 percent success, replaces the injured Salmaan Moerat. Van Heerden is one of four debutants in the Nations Championship fixture at Kings Park.
Van Heerden credits Stormers move as he prepares for belated Springbok debut against Wales
Ruben van Heerden makes his Springbok debut against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday, with the 28-year-old lock crediting his move to the Stormers — and his evolution into the No 5 jersey — as the turning point in a career that stalled at Exeter Chiefs before finding new life in Cape Town.
Van Heerden set for first Test start as Stormers move pays off
Ruben van Heerden earns his first Springbok Test start against Wales on Saturday, having been called into the squad as injury cover for Moerat. The 28-year-old Stormers lock credits his move to Cape Town in 2022 as the catalyst for a career that has now reached the highest level.
Van Heerden relishing Test debut alongside three fellow first-timers against Wales
Lock Ruben van Heerden is one of four Springbok debutants set to face Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, with the Nations Championship home fixture kicking off at 17h40.
Marx backs debutant Sadie ahead of Wales clash in Durban
Malcolm Marx has endorsed Springbok debutant Carlu Sadie ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Wales at Kings Park, citing their Lions connection in 2019 and Sadie's Champions Cup-winning form at Bordeaux, while cautioning that Wales will demand a full 80-minute performance despite their lowly world ranking.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped down from officiating immediately after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, which she detected through a self-check.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, with the 39-year-old confirming she aims to return to the field within months.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, with the 39-year-old urging others to self-check following her own discovery.
Marx reveals bicep scare ahead of Wales return at Kings Park
Malcolm Marx has revealed he feared the worst after sustaining a bicep injury during Kubota Spears' Japan League One semifinal in May, but recovered in time to star against England and now returns to face Wales at Kings Park on Saturday.
Marx warns Boks to expect full 80-minute fight from Wales in Durban
Malcolm Marx has cautioned against complacency ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, calling it a "confrontational and physical battle" and saying a full 80-minute performance will be required. The 2025 SA Rugby and World Rugby Men's Player of the Year also welcomed the chance to reunite in the front row with uncapped prop Carlu Sadie, one of four debutants in the heavily rotated Springbok lineup.
De Villiers embraces Bok collective ethos ahead of Wales clash as Erasmus eyes Argentina
Paul de Villiers backs the Springbok collective ethos ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales at Kings Park, while Rassie Erasmus confirms Kolisi misses the game with a niggle and outlines his squad split for the upcoming Argentina and All Blacks Tests.
Wales forwards coach warns Springboks can hurt you very quickly
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson has acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing his side in Durban on Saturday, warning the Springboks can hurt opponents very quickly. The visitors are determined to improve on the 73-0 drubbing they suffered at Millennium Stadium last November.
Rassie explains new World Rugby referee protocols amid Quesada's frustration
Rassie Erasmus has explained the new World Rugby referee protocols — including opt-in pre-match meetings and a six-submission AMS system visible to all coaches — in the wake of Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada's frustration over officiating decisions in their Nations Championship loss to the All Blacks.
Davids flags first-half fade as Springbok priority fix
Deon Davids says the Springboks are focused on turning fast starts into full 80-minute performances after twice allowing opponents back into matches.
Moyo set for first Springbok start against Wales at Kings Park
Vusi Moyo, 20, starts at flyhalf for the Springboks against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday, one of four debutants in the Nations Championship Round Three XV. The former KES schoolboy and 2025 U20 World Championship winner has been working closely with Pollard and Libbok during the build-up to his first Test start.
Du Plessis targeting Springbok recall with Lions Currie Cup push
Lions loose forward Renzo du Plessis says a strong Currie Cup campaign is his route back into Springbok contention.
Reinach backs rookie Moyo to handle Springbok debut with ease
Cobus Reinach has expressed confidence in debutant flyhalf Vusi Moyo ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban. The 20-year-old, who still played for the Junior Springboks earlier this season, will earn his first Test cap alongside three other debutants. Moyo described the call-up as a dream come true, whilst Reinach believes the youngster possesses the temperament to handle the step up.
Wales forwards coach Wilson eyes physical battle with Boks at Kings Park
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson has warned his side faces a significant physical step-up at Kings Park on Saturday, as they take on the Springboks in Round Three of the Nations Championship following last weekend's 35-21 defeat to Argentina in San Juan.
Reinach returns to Springbok starting XV against Wales at Kings Park
Cobus Reinach returns to the Springbok starting line-up at scrumhalf for Saturday's Nations Championship Round Three clash against Wales at Kings Park, with Herschel Jantjies back on the bench. One try short of 100 Test points, Reinach is playing his first Test start since a knee injury cut short his season in April.
Moyo set for debut as Davids flags Wales danger ahead of Durban Test
Vusi Moyo headlines four Springbok debutants against Wales in Durban on Saturday, with assistant coach Deon Davids cautioning that a resurgent Wales side will bring a proper Test-match challenge despite their loss to Argentina last week.